The 2026 NBA Finals are locked in: the San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks. But even before the first tip, the offseason is already generating buzz. According to the latest futures markets, ten teams are reportedly interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Spurs punched their ticket with a dramatic Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. That sets up a compelling title series, but the real fireworks might come after the final buzzer.
Rumors have swirled for months that Giannis wants out of Milwaukee. With LeBron James also hitting free agency, this could be one of the most transformative summers in recent memory. But where will the Greek Freak land?
Thunder Emerge as a Potential Favorite
Following their gut-wrenching Game 7 loss to San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder are being touted as a strong candidate to land Antetokounmpo. The Thunder boast a treasure chest of draft picks and young talent, including Chet Holmgren—who struggled mightily in Game 7, scoring just four points. If OKC wants to make a splash and leapfrog the Spurs next season, a Giannis trade could be the perfect move.
But the Thunder aren't alone. The list of reported suitors is long and star-studded.
10 Teams Mentioned for Giannis Trade
- Miami Heat
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Orlando Magic
- New York Knicks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Golden State Warriors
The Heat have been linked to Giannis for years, but now there's a whole crowd of contenders. The Celtics, fresh off their own roster crossroads involving Jaylen Brown, could shake things up in the East. Meanwhile, Cleveland has already expressed interest after Giannis's stunning exit request.
The Warriors and Timberwolves add Western Conference intrigue, while the Knicks—already in the Finals—could try to pair Giannis with their current core. The Nets and Magic are long shots but have assets to offer.
Where do you see Giannis ending up? One thing is clear: this offseason is going to be wild.
